What Is Zakat? Rules, Calculation & Eligibility

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Zakat is the obligatory annual charity in Islam, and it is the third pillar of the faith. It asks every eligible Muslim to give a fixed share, 2.5 percent, of their qualifying wealth to those in need. The word Zakat means purification and growth. By giving it, a believer purifies their wealth, cleanses the heart […]